Dr. Darden is concerned about whether or not the final exam in his physics class accurately measures students' accumulated knowledge about core concepts from the course. It appears that Dr. Darden is MOST concerned with the
A)reliability of his final exam.
B)standardization of his final exam.
C)impact of confounding factors on his final exam.
D)validity of his final exam.

Question

Dr. Darden is concerned about whether or not the final exam in his physics class accurately measures students' accumulated knowledge about core concepts from the course. It appears that Dr. Darden is MOST concerned with the ​
A)reliability of his final exam.
B)standardization of his final exam.
C)impact of confounding factors on his final exam.
D)validity of his final exam.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Validity refers to how well a test measures what it is purported to measure. Dr. Darden's concern about the exam accurately measuring students' knowledge of core concepts directly relates to the exam's validity.

Dr Darden Is Concerned About Whether or Not the Final